Quarry strike delayed garbage collection, says Government

The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise residents that as a result of the industrial action at the Government Quarry which has now been resolved, there has been a delay in garbage collection to both residents in the East and West End’s of the Island.

Collection staff resumed regular garbage collection this morning and are in the process of addressing the backlog of garbage which has increased over the public holiday weekend. In the meantime the Ministry advises residents to either re-bag their garbage or bring their garbage to the Tynes Bay Public Drop Off Facility on Palmetto Road, Devonshire for proper disposal. In addition residents are advised to use a disinfectant that may be purchased from a local store to mitigate unsanitary conditions until the garbage is collected.

The Ministry has advised that it will take the necessary steps to clear the backlog and the Ministry apologizes for the inconvenience caused over the past week.